Psalms 107:8

8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the miracles he does for his people.

Psalms 107:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:8

O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness
For his providential goodness, in providing food and drink for them, when fainting; in directing them to their right way, when they had lost it; and in bringing them safe to the place they were bound for: and particularly for his special grace and goodness, in redemption and effectual calling; for bringing out of a wilderness state and condition, and supplying them with all spiritual provisions, and putting them in the right way to eternal glory and happiness.

And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
as all the above things are wonderful ones, both in providence and grace. This verse is repeated at the close of each of the instances produced; in which the goodness of God appears to persons in distress, and who being delivered, ought to acknowledge it, and be thankful for it: or "confess": that is, declare to God his goodness, and to the children of men his wonderful works; so the Targum.

Psalms 107:8 In-Context

6 Then they cried out to the LORD because of their problems. And he saved them from their troubles.

7 He led them straight to a city where they could settle down.

8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the miracles he does for his people.

9 He gives those who are thirsty all of the water they want. He gives those who are hungry all of the good food they can eat.

10 Others lived in the deepest darkness. They suffered as prisoners in iron chains.